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THE SALVATION ARMY HOSTING MURDER MYSTERY DINNER FUNDRAISER TO HELP MILLIONS OF KENYANS SURVIVE WORST DROUGHT IN 40 YEARS
February 28, 2025, PETOSKEY, MI – The Salvation Army of Petoskey is hosting Murder on the Grill at its Community Center located at 2350 Mitchell Park Drive on Saturday, May 17th at 6PM. Proceeds support World Missions efforts in Kenya. Millions of men, women and children are suffering and dying in Kenya from dehydration, illness, disease and starvation. Due to the worst drought in more than 40 years, riverbeds and wells have dried or are drying up causing women and children to venture longer distances from their homes to seek ground water for their families that is often contaminated. Livestock and precious vegetation have died leaving millions to starve and overcrowded hospitals due to contaminated waterborne illnesses and parasites.
Although The Salvation Army of Petoskey remains dedicated to helping struggling families in its service area of Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties, this particular fundraiser is earmarked for World Missions in Kenya. All other donations given will remain in the local community.
Envoy Roman Hank says “It is hard to imagine in this day and age that so much profound suffering is happening and we feel compelled to do what we can to help this tragic situation. Our hearts and prayers are with the Kenyan people”.
Murder On The Grill by University Games is a live interactive murder mystery dinner set in 1959 with actors including local celebrity guest Tim Nixon from Lite 96.3. Guess “Who done it” while enjoying a traditional American grilled chicken, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert. Be a blast from the past and come outfitted in popular 1959 attire to enter the “Best Dressed 1959” contest. Tickets are $25 per person or $30 at the door. You can purchase tickets online at SAPetoskey.org or in person at The Salvation Army of Petoskey Community Center located at 2350 Mitchell Park Drive in Petoskey. Tickets are first come, first served. Limited seating is available.
If you are unable to make it to the Murder Mystery dinner but would still like to support Kenya, you can donate online at SAPetoskey.org or by mailing a check made out to The Salvation Army of Petoskey to 2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770. Please add the comment for “World Missions Kenya” when giving online and on check notation lines.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. For more about our year-round programs and services or to donate, please call (231) 347-3531 or visit SAPetoskey.org.